as in to illustrate
to supplement with pictorial matter for the purpose of explanation or decoration
N.C. Wyeth is remembered for vividly pictorializing a number of classic works of literature
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But the past 11 games have illustrated how the Padres are at their best.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
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Radiohead’s performance on charts all around the world throughout 2025 illustrates the power of virality in today’s music industry.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Pictorialize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pictorialize. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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